【Paris, Franc】LVMH: Bulgari CEO Replaces Frédéric Arnault as Head of Watches Division

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Editor’s Note

LVMH announced a significant leadership change within its watches division on Friday. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari, will assume the role, succeeding Frédéric Arnault, who is departing for Loro Piana.

Leadership Change at LVMH Watches Division

Jean-Christophe Babin, the Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari, will take over as head of the watches division of LVMH, replacing Frédéric Arnault, who is moving to Loro Piana, the group announced on Friday.

Official Announcement
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“Stéphane Bianchi, Deputy CEO of the LVMH group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Christophe Babin to the position of CEO of the watches division, effective April 1, 2025,”

wrote the world’s leading luxury group in a statement.
Jean-Christophe Babin will retain his duties within the Italian jewelry house Bulgari, owned by LVMH, which he has led since 2013. He was previously the CEO of watchmaker Tag Heuer, also part of the group.

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Replacing Frédéric Arnault

He replaces Frédéric Arnault, one of the five children of French billionaire Bernard Arnault, at the helm of this watches division, which was created in early 2024 and brings together the brands Hublot, TAG Heuer, and Zenith. Frédéric Arnault was appointed CEO of the Italian brand Loro Piana in mid-March.

Strategic Roadmap
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Jean-Christophe Babin’s roadmap is “the sustainable and ambitious growth of the” watches division, following the “profound transformation” initiated by Frédéric Arnault, “including notably the establishment of operational synergies between the group’s watchmaking houses, and in-depth work on the positioning and challenges of each of them,”

explained Stéphane Bianchi in the LVMH statement.

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⏰ Published on: March 28, 2025